Traffic on the crucial north–south A2 axis was subject to regular delays during the day.

The town of Andermatt was cut off from the outside world on Thursday with train and road links closed because of the risk of avalanches. As of Friday morning, it was only reachable by train, according to Swiss media.

The snowfall is expected to stop overnight. However, the Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has issued a warning stating that the avalanche risk will be “high” (level 4 of 5) in some areas on Friday.

The avalanche risk in Switzerland for Friday April 5th. Image: SLF

Meanwhile, weather conditions across the country tomorrow will be far less wintry with temperatures ranging from 7–12C north of the Alps and hitting highs of 17C in Ticino.

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